* TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodPlot [=/=] TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodCharacter: As critics have pointed out, there was so much could have been done with the character of Lisa Sheridan and the plot itself, such as explore the interracial conflict between the Black couple and the White woman coming between them as well as Lisa herself. The film never gives a reason as to why she became so obsessed with Derek. The possibility of her having some sort of mental illness is implied, but never explored further. Sadly, none of this lack of effort helps [[UnfortunateImplications the integrity of the movie.]]

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* TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodPlot [=/=] TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodCharacter: As critics have pointed out, there was so much could have been done with the character of Lisa Sheridan and the plot itself, such as explore the interracial conflict between the Black couple and the White woman coming between them as well as Lisa herself. The film never gives a reason as to why she became so obsessed with Derek. The possibility of her having some sort of mental illness is implied, but never explored further. Sadly, none of this lack of effort helps [[UnfortunateImplications the integrity of the movie.]]

* TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodPlot [=/=] TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodCharacter: As critics have pointed out, there was so much could have been done with the character of Lisa Sheridan and the plot itself, such as explore the interracial conflict between the Black couple and the White woman coming between them as well as Lisa herself. The film never gives a reason as to why she became so obsessed with Derek. The possibility of her having some sort of mental illness is implied, but never explored further.

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* TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodPlot [=/=] TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodCharacter: As critics have pointed out, there was so much could have been done with the character of Lisa Sheridan and the plot itself, such as explore the interracial conflict between the Black couple and the White woman coming between them as well as Lisa herself. The film never gives a reason as to why she became so obsessed with Derek. The possibility of her having some sort of mental illness is implied, but never explored further. Sadly, none of this lack of effort helps [[UnfortunateImplications the integrity of the movie.]]

* AssPull: Just as Derek was going to tell Sharon about what happened at the Christmas party regarding Lisa coming on to him, she tells him about her sister's husband cheating on her and how much anger and hurt she has regarding the situation, so he decides not to tell her. Neither the situation nor the sister are ever mentioned again throughout the movie.

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* AssPull: Just as Derek was going to tell Sharon about what happened at the Christmas party regarding Lisa coming on to him, she tells him about her sister's husband cheating on her, leaving her for the other woman and how much anger and hurt she has regarding the situation, so he decides not to tell her. Neither the situation nor the sister are ever mentioned again throughout the movie.

* {{Narm}}: During the big blow-up after the "affair" was revealed and Sharon yells for him to grab his things and leave, this exchange occurred:-->'''Charles''': Where am I supposed to go?!-->'''Sharon''': TO HELL! But until then, may I suggest the Four Seasons?!It's so nice that in the midst of all that anger, she can still think of a (rather nice) hotel for him to stay at.** [[MakesAsMuchSenseInContext The winking smiley face email.]]

* TheyCopiedItNowItSucks: This is little more than an updated version of Film/FatalAttraction, except not nearly as good and far more unintentional comedy.* TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodPlot [=/=] TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodCharacter: As critics have pointed out, there was so much could have been done with the character of Lisa Sheridan and the plot itself, such as explore the interracial conflict between the Black couple and the White woman coming between them as well as Lisa herself. The film never gives a reason as to why she became so obsessed with Derek. The possibility of her having some sort of mental illness is implied, but never explored further.

* AssPull: Just as Derek was going to tell Sharon about what happened at the Christmas party regarding Lisa coming on to him, she tells him about her sister's husband cheating on her and how much anger and hurt she has regarding the situation, so he decides not to tell her. Neither the situation nor the sister are ever mentioned again throughout the movie.

* UnintentionallyUnsympathetic: Both Mr. and Mrs. Charles are this, but moreso Sharon. Derek is this for not telling anyone about what Lisa was doing to him (even if he couldn't tell Sharon because of the aforementioned "reason" listed under AssPull, [[FridgeLogic he could have at least told Human Resources or his higher ups sooner since as both being with the job longer and in a high-ranking position, they would have taken him seriously.]]) Sharon is this for being the unlikeable paranoid harpy of a housewife who was so obsessed with the notion of Derek cheating on her that even when it seemed that he did cheat (but really didn't; it just was all painted really badly for him), [[SelfFulfillingProphecy she was more than happy to jump to that conclusion and kick him out just to prove her own suspicions right.]]

* UnfortunateImplications: Derek's work "friend" doesn't see what all the big fuss is about with Lisa's behavior towards him. That's right, not only does he not care about the problems it causes in his so-called friend/boss' life OR marriage, but [[DoubleStandardStalkingFemaleAfterMale also thinks her obsession with him is hot.]] ** He does show genuine concern when Derick tells him about Lisa's advances.** Also the fact that despite there's a psychotic and obviously dangerous woman on the loose who not only tried to [[spoiler: commit suicide and ''kidnapped your own son'']], [[WhatAnIdiot Derek sees nothing wrong with going to work the next day like nothing has happened]], which implies that he residually feels the same way.

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* UnfortunateImplications: Derek's work "friend" doesn't see what all the big fuss is about with Lisa's behavior towards him. That's right, not only does he not care about the problems it causes in his so-called friend/boss' life OR marriage, but [[DoubleStandardStalkingFemaleAfterMale also thinks her obsession with him is hot.]] ** He does show genuine concern when Derick tells him about Lisa's advances.** Also the fact that despite there's a psychotic and obviously dangerous woman on the loose who not only tried to [[spoiler: commit suicide and ''kidnapped your own son'']], [[WhatAnIdiot Derek sees nothing wrong with going to work the next day like nothing has happened]], which implies that he residually feels the same way.

* UnfortunateImplications: Derek's work "friend" doesn't see what all the big fuss is about with Lisa's behavior towards him. That's right, not only does he not care about the problems it causes in his so-called friend/boss' life OR marriage, but [[DoubleStandardStalkingFemaleAfterMale also thinks her obsession with him is hot.]]

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* UnfortunateImplications: Derek's work "friend" doesn't see what all the big fuss is about with Lisa's behavior towards him. That's right, not only does he not care about the problems it causes in his so-called friend/boss' life OR marriage, but [[DoubleStandardStalkingFemaleAfterMale also thinks her obsession with him is hot.]]]] ** He does show genuine concern when Derick tells him about Lisa's advances.

** Also the fact that despite there's a psychotic and obviously dangerous woman on the loose who not only tried to [[spoiler: commit suicide and ''kidnapped your own son'']], [[WhatAnIdiot Derek sees nothing wrong with going to work the next day like nothing has happened.]]

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** Also the fact that despite there's a psychotic and obviously dangerous woman on the loose who not only tried to [[spoiler: commit suicide and ''kidnapped your own son'']], [[WhatAnIdiot Derek sees nothing wrong with going to work the next day like nothing has happened.]]happened]], which implies that he residually feels the same way.

** Also the fact that despite there being a wild and crazy psychotic woman on the loose who not only tried to [[spoiler: commit suicide and ''kidnapped your own son'']], [[WhatAnIdiot Derek sees nothing wrong with going to work the next day like nothing has happened.]]

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** Also the fact that despite there being there's a wild and crazy psychotic and obviously dangerous woman on the loose who not only tried to [[spoiler: commit suicide and ''kidnapped your own son'']], [[WhatAnIdiot Derek sees nothing wrong with going to work the next day like nothing has happened.]]

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